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March 15, 1983 · Weedhopper 1 · UNREG
Woodinville, WA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 1983
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Woodinville, WA
Aircraft
Weedhopper 1
Tail Number
UNREG
Operator
Dale Moyers
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA83FU001
THE PLT TOOK OFF IN AN ULTRALIGHT VEHICLE FROM A SOD FIELD. WITNESSES OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT WING TIP WAS DROPPED DURING THE TAKEOFF. AT APRX 200 FT AGL, THE VEHICLE ENTERED A RIGHT SPIRAL & IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE LOWER, RIGHT WING, LEFT/DRAG STRUT PIN WAS NOT LOCATED AT THE CRASH SCENE. REPORTEDLY, THE PLT HAD COMPLETED FINAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ACFT PRIOR TO THE FLT & THE OWNER HAD CHECKED THAT ALL FITTINGS WERE IN PLACE BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE VEHICLE HAD ACCUMULATED APRX 200 HRS OF OPERATION.
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THE PLT TOOK OFF IN AN ULTRALIGHT VEHICLE FROM A SOD FIELD. WITNESSES OBSERVED THAT THE RIGHT WING TIP WAS DROPPED DURING THE TAKEOFF. AT APRX 200 FT AGL, THE VEHICLE ENTERED A RIGHT SPIRAL & IMPACTED THE GROUND. THE LOWER, RIGHT WING, LEFT/DRAG STRUT PIN WAS NOT LOCATED AT THE CRASH SCENE. REPORTEDLY, THE PLT HAD COMPLETED FINAL ASSEMBLY OF THE ACFT PRIOR TO THE FLT & THE OWNER HAD CHECKED THAT ALL FITTINGS WERE IN PLACE BEFORE TAKEOFF. THE VEHICLE HAD ACCUMULATED APRX 200 HRS OF OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWeedhopper 1
Tail NumberUNREG
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDale Moyers
Operating RulePart 103
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsZenoah · 1 · Reciprocating · 23
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Unknown
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT